October 11, 2007

German government, Airbus at odds on plant sales

Boeing is delaying delivery of its 787 - International Herald Tribune
This delivery delay comes after Boeing announced last month a three-month delay in the plane’s flight-test program caused in part by a worldwide shortage of fasteners that hold together the plane’s fuselage wing and tail sections. “We are very disappointed over the schedule changes that we are announcing today ” said W.

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST
Wizz Air orders an additional 50 Airbus A320 aircraft
Wizz Air, the Central and Eastern Europe based low cost airline, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for an additional 50 A320s, taking the total orders of the airline up to 82 A320 aircraft.

Boeing\’s Tall Order: On-Time 787
By J. LYNN LUNSFORD Boeing Co.\’s top leaders say it is possible to overcome a nearly four-month delay in the 787 Dreamliner program and deliver the first

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CST

Montag, 27. August 2007

Boeing delays deliveries of ‘Dreamliner’
Chicago — Boeing Co. has long promised that its 787 Dreamliner will fly faster and farther than any other medium-sized jet, use 20 percent less fuel and offer increased cabin comfort.

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT
Markets in everything, virtual reality edition
Marginal Revolution: An Indian entrepreneur has given a new twist to the concept of low-cost airlines. The passengers boarding his Airbus 300 in Delhi do not expect to go anywhere because it never takes off. All they want is the chance to…